The first goal is to determine how many distinct ancestors may have contributed to the Haldane surname. Perhaps it is one; perhaps it is many.

The secondary goal is to determine relationships of Haldanes, Haddens, and similar names with Scottish ancestry. Perhaps cousins can find cousins.

Another goal, perhaps, will include ancestry of Native Alaskans and Native Canadians who may or may not have Scottish genes and who may be able to trace their most ancient ancestor and his descendants' paths of migration.